03/08/2026
My Grandad Williams gave me a cutting from his grape vine about 20 years ago. The vine grew well and weathered a house move and continued to grow. 5 years ago it suffered an infestation of Scale bugs which nearly wiped it out. I managed to successfully cut the tip of an uninfected branch and luckily it took.
5 years later the vine has a new sunny spot next to our coffee bench and has been slowly regrowing. This year we finally have these beauties again. They are delicious!
It's hard not to be sentimental about plants. Especially when they bring connection to special people.
Nanna and Grandad had the most beautiful garden in my Dad's childhood home in Bexleyheath. Nanna had such a gift for growing and a vision for how it would all look in full bloom. She cared so much for her flowers and would be breaking every hosepipe ban going today if she was still with us!